Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins were not only fierce competitors on the field with their respective teams in the NBA, the duels between them had a special connotation, as they were players who loved to spill the ball to their rivals in the face and often in transit.
When Jordan and Wilkins met on a basketball court, all you could expect was a great show.
Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks in the 88-89 season. Dominique finished with 39 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds. MJ finished with 34 points, 9 assists, and the Bulls won in OT. This match was only preparing something special because in the All-Stars at the 1988 Slam Dunk they would compete face-to-face in the final of the dunk competition, which for many fans is the best dunk competition in history.
The most remembered slam dunk by most NBA fans.
Jordan came into the competition as last year's dunk champion. Wilkins, convinced that his powerful doughnuts would displace Jordan as the best in that facet, arrived with the title of best donor in 1985.
A final round full of creative and unpublished dives that amazed the world of basketball in which Jordan was the winner under the later protest of a Wilkins who thought he deserved the award. Between the two they won 4 competitions between 1984 and 1990.
Slam Dunk has always been the business of young players who want that media showcase to promote their skills. The'88 was the last appearance of a Jordan who was destined to be the best player in history.
The truth is that if this competition is not the best one, I didn't have the opportunity to see it live because in 1988 I still didn't see NBA and I hadn't fallen in love with basketball as if I had done it years later, but this event was recorded for history so that the real fans and lovers of this sport can enjoy it and relive every moment.
¿Let me give you your opinion, do you think the battle of Jordan vs. Wilkins has been the best dunk competition in history? Leave your comments.
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